For weightlifters, any type of injury can mean trouble, but an injured shoulder is among the worst. Because they are involved in so many different types of movements, shoulder injuries can all but bring your workout routine to a screeching halt.
At best, a shoulder injury can sap your upper body strength, which results in the loss of hard fought-for gains in muscle mass and strength. And the fact of the matter is that shoulder injuries account for about 40% of all resistance training-related injuries, which gives them the dubious distinction of being the number one cause of pain in the gym.
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